Cajun Dog Lady- Pet Sitting, Training & More

04/19/2025

Half of dog bite victims are children. Below are tips to prevent your child from being bitten by a dog:

🩵Teach children that animals have feelings and deserve to be treated with kindness and respect
💋 Do not allow children to hug, kiss, tease, step, or lay on dogs- even a tolerant family pet.
🗣 Require children to obtain permission before meeting a new dog
🧍‍♂️ Always supervise interactions between young children and dogs
❌ NEVER allow children to put their face near the face of a dog

FREE coloring book to help parents teach their children how to behave safely around dogs:https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/DontLettheDogsBiteActivityBook.pdf

04/17/2025

DO YOU KNOWS ABOUT MY NOSE?

Dogs largely perceive and interpret the world through their sense of smell, which is their strongest sense.

Their sense of smell can be powerful enough to detect substances at concentrations of one part per trillion—a single drop of liquid in 20 Olympic-size swimming pools.

Just like every person has a unique fingerprint, each dog has their own unique nose print made up of ridges and bumps that create a unique pattern.

While all dog breeds have an excellent sense of smell, brachycephalic dogs – breeds that have a short muzzle and a flat or snub-nosed face like Pugs, French Bulldogs, Boxers, Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, Pekingese, Shih Tzus etc. have been found to have the least sensitivity to scent compared to non-brachycephalic breeds

The Bloodhound and other hound breeds are thought to have the best sense of smell. Their long ears carry scents upwards from the ground and the loose skin around their head and neck trap and retain scents, which makes them excellent tracking dogs.

Providing different types of scent enrichment has huge benefits for any breed of dog, especially as it’s such a natural behaviour.

Scent games, sniffing walks, a new environment or area to explore are all simple ways to provide enrichment.

Scenting has been shown to decrease heart rate, lower blood pressure, build self-confidence, decrease stress and anxiety and help dogs feel more positive and optimistic.

Here are some links for simple scent games to play with your dog -
Indoor Scent Games for Dogs:
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/indoor-scent-games-for-dogs/

A YouTube Video from K9 of Mine - 6 Nosework Games for Dogs - easy, simple scentwork
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTYZ_cenuWw

04/07/2025

🌻🌻Spring is here!🌻🌻

🪻Get your pets out to smell the flowers!🌷

Schedule a walk🦮
or
Drop in visit for a potty break or just to play!🦴🎾

For more info send us a message or call/ text (337)366-5661📞

04/03/2025

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how ADORABLE puppies are?!?!🥰🐶

🐾It’s never too early to start teaching your puppy the basics. Not only is it a great bonding experience, it helps to get ahead of problem behaviors before they start.🐾

Let me help you set your puppy up for success with obedience training! Send us a message or call/ text (337)366-5661📞

03/18/2025

🐶Tongue Out Tuesday!🤪

We’re here for all of your pet care needs!

🐕‍🦺 Dog walking
🐈 Pet Sitting
🐶 Dog Training
🚌 Pet Transportation

For more information call/ text (337)366-5661📞

02/19/2025

Residents of Lafayette Parish! Don’t miss this opportunity to get your pets fixed for free!!!

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming spay/neuter clinics made possible thanks to Cathy Bissell and BISSELL Pet Foundation! They are breaking the barriers to affordable and accessible spay/neuter by deploying veterinarians to shelters and communities with the most need. Together, we are working to Fix the Future™ by offering FREE spay/neuter services to Lafayette Parish residents!

🏠Owners must be a Lafayette Parish resident (proof of residency required)
🐶🐱 Pets must be at least 3 months of age
❌ Dogs over 100lb are not accepted
📆 Appointments are required

Please call us at 337-291-5644 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment

More information and opportunity to donate towards the Fix the Future program: https://www.bissellpetfoundation.org/programs/fix-the-future/ #

02/07/2025

NOTICE TO PET OWNERS
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The pet microchip company Save This Life has shut down as of February 2025. Their data as of microchips have also been removed from pet microchip registries. This means that if your pet has a microchip down this company, it is no longer going to help your pet If they get lost!

Please check who your pet is microchipped with. We scan chips everyday up here at the shop unfortunately, but manage to get most home thanks to the chips. If they aren't chipped they always end up at the shelter.

Please please double check who your pet microchip is through.

02/06/2025

✨Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Services✨
🐴Fur, feathers and everything in between! 🐓We got ya covered!🐈

🔹Flexible schedules🗓️
🔹Reasonable rates💰
🔹Administer medications💊
🔹Maintain potty schedule🚽
🔹Socialize & exercise your pets🎾
🔹Extra one on one attention💕

✨For more info send a message or call/ text 📞(337)366-5661📱✨

02/04/2025

🐶Tongue Out Tuesday!🤪

We’re here for all of your pet care needs!

🐕‍🦺 Dog walking
🐈 Pet Sitting
🐶 Dog Training
🚌 Pet Transportation

For more information call/ text (337)366-5661📞

01/30/2025

Just one of the many things we do is administer pet medications and injections💊💉
Any pet big or small!🐈🐴 🐩🦜
We can also help with pets who are difficult when taking their meds❤️‍🩹

Giving your pets their medications doesn’t always have to be a struggle! We offer one on one training sessions with your pet to work on taking their meds better and show you some tips and tricks to make it easier. We can help make it a safer and more pleasant experience for you and your pets!🐾

For more info 📞(337)366-5661

01/28/2025

🐶Tongue Out Tuesday!🤪

Here’s a little dose of cuteness to brighten your day!☀️

Don’t forget that we’re here for all of your pet care needs!
🐕‍🦺 Dog walking
🐈 Pet Sitting
🐶 Dog Training
🚌 Pet Transportation

For more information call/ text (337)366-5661📞

01/27/2025

🐾Set your pup up for success with obedience training! Training sessions in your home to address any problem behaviors directly! Take the first step to success and schedule your first session today!🐾

Buddy is just under 4 months old and off to a fantastic start learning some of the basics and building his impulse control🤗

📞Call/ text (337)366-5661

11/14/2024

11/07/2024

🎄Just a reminder when doing your Christmas shopping this year.❄️Stay away from ALL rawhide products!🦴

11/06/2024

11/04/2024

Let the fun continue when you’re away!🤗
Schedule a drop in visit today!🐶

Pet sitting🐈‍⬛, shuttle services🚌, dog walking🦮 & more!

10/28/2024

Today is , a reminder that knowing how to save a life—especially our furry friends—can make all the difference. While having to administer CPR to your pet can be terrifying, being prepared can help you act calmly and confidently in an emergency.

Stay Calm:
1️⃣ Breathe: Take a few deep breaths to steady yourself. Focus on the feeling of the air filling your lungs.
2️⃣ Delegate: If there are bystanders, assign them tasks like finding the nearest emergency vet.
3️⃣ Focus: Keep your mind clear. Concentrate on the steps ahead and stay in the moment.

When to Start CPR:
🐾 Your pet isn’t responding
🐾 Your pet isn’t breathing
🐾 You can’t feel a heartbeat or pulse

How to Perform CPR:
Compressions:
❤️ Position your pet on their side.
❤️ Deliver 120 compressions per minute (2 per second).
❤️ For every 30 compressions, give 2 breaths.

Breaths:
❤️ Close your pet’s mouth and seal it with your fingers.
❤️ Cover their nose with your mouth and give 2 breaths—enough to make their chest rise.
❤️ Check for a heartbeat after 2 minutes. If there’s no pulse, continue.

When to Stop CPR:
🐾 Your pet starts breathing and responding
🐾 You reach the vet clinic and they take over
🐾 You can’t continue physically
🐾 Your pet starts breathing but is still unconscious

Recovery Position:
Place your pet’s head to the side, slightly tilting down (unless there’s head trauma).

Compression Techniques:
🐶 Medium to Large Dogs: Compress one third of the chest depth.
🐱 Small Dogs/Cats: Use your thumb and fingers for compression, or compress directly over the heart.

Stay prepared and know that you can make a difference in your pet's life! ❤️